Who Needs Libraries? YOU DO!

1. Who Needs Libraries? YOU DO! Making the IU Libraries Relevant to New Students Mike Courtney & Carrie Donovan Monday, March 26th 2012 Indiana University Bloomington FYE Conference

2. Mike Courtney & Carrie Donovan Monday, March 26th 2012 Indiana University Bloomington FYE Conference

3. ProjectInformation Literacy2010

4. Research Habits & Expectations • The Age of Google • Technology Savvy • Culture of Immediacy • Self-service

5. Customize header: View menu/Header and Footer Survey SAYS

6. The Power of Libraries • Transition to college • Cultural and social integration • Academic success

7. Asking questions • Thinking critically • Citing appropriately • Learning genuinely • Engaging deeply

9. Curriculum & Coursework • Intro to Libraries: L161 • First-year courses: C121, W131(ML), X158, L113, X104 • Intensive Freshman Seminars • Groups Program

10. Co-Curricular Partnerships & Initiatives • Admissions • Office of FYE • Athletics • CAPS • Office of International Services • Global Village

11. Red Carpet Days • 2011 -- 34 tours (117 attendees) • 97% responded that the tour was very beneficial:   • “It was nice to have a quick overview of the library and its extensive offerings and services.” • “The tour was entertaining, but unorganized.”

12. Greer, J. (2010). 4 Reasons Why the Library Should Affect Your College Choice. US News & World Report. The library is a home away from home for a lot of students, so get to know what it can do for you. Cain, D. & Reynolds, G. L. (2006). The impact of facilities on the recruitment and retention of students. Facilities Manager, 54-60.

13. Social Media • Outlets • Individual vs. Institutional • Self-disclosure • Beware creepers

14. Orientation • Orientation Resource Center • Game Night • Amazing Library Race • Just ASK!

15. Dignity Photo from flickr.com Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Parade in Boston by Andrew Teman. Used with permission under the Creative Commons license.

18. #imtweetingrightnow

19. Thin Ice Photo from flickr.com maintaining balance by ~BostonBill~. Used with permission under the Creative Commons license.

20. www.libraries.iub.edu/survival

22. Student Library Advisory Groups • Inspiration • Outreach • Goals

23. Assessment • Findings • Ongoing • Reality

24. Dreams • University of New Hampshire: Primal Scream • University of Connecticut: Therapy Dogs • Duke University: Mad Men & Mad Women Party • EVERYWHERE: Library Flash Mob • EVERYWHERE: First Reads

25. Carrie (cdonovan@indiana.edu)Mike (micourtn@indiana.edu)